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The Wire Weekly looks at the link between misogyny and violent extremism, Australia&rsquo;s lobbying rules and we explore the power of children&rsquo;s stories to shape young minds and build shared experiences.
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The Wire Weekly 29 August 2026

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Last week, a 55-year-old man was charged with the murder of his 85-year-old mother in Tasmania.

However, the case will not be considered a family violence incident under the state’s law because of its narrow definition of ‘family violence’

It raises questions about the legal definition of ‘family violence’ and how it limits the services and support victims can access.

If this story brings any concern, call 1 800 RESPECT. That’s 1800 737 732

Last week, a 55-year-old man was charged with the murder of his 85-year-old mother in Tasmania. However, the case will not be considered a family violence incident under the state&rsquo;s law because of its narrow definition of &lsquo;family violence&rsquo; It raises questions about the legal definition of &lsquo;family violence&rsquo; and how it limits the services and support victims can access. If this story brings any concern, call 1 800 RESPECT. That&rsquo;s 1800 737 732

Why Tasmania needs to change its legal definition of family violence

There's now over 450 confirmed H5 bird flu events amongst wildlife across our states.

The virus has since moved beyond sea birds to Australian wildlife, leading to mass deaths and sparking major concern nation-wide...  

Country Needs People is an independent NGO working with Indigenous Rangers, Indigenous Protected Areas and Traditional Owners across Australia…

They say Indigenous Rangers and IPAs are vital in responding against the H5 bird flu

There's now over 450 confirmed H5 bird flu events amongst wildlife across our states. The virus has since moved beyond sea birds to Australian wildlife, leading to mass deaths and sparking major concern nation-wide...&nbsp; Country Needs People is an independent NGO working with Indigenous Rangers, Indigenous Protected Areas and Traditional Owners across Australia&hellip; They say Indigenous Rangers and IPAs are vital in responding against the H5 bird flu

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